Comparison

Firespot vs Wildfire Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Firespot

Access real-time wildfire information worldwide with satellite data and detailed agency reports for the US and Canada. Monitor fire perimeters, aircraft, wind, air quality, and warnings. Subscribers receive custom alerts for significant fire events.

Highlights
  • Real-time wildfire maps
  • Satellite data and imagery
  • Aircraft tracking
  • Wind and air quality data
  • Red flag warnings
  • Customizable event alerts
Features
Currently charting
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Firespot is the most comprehensive source of real-time wildfire data. Satellites provide worldwide coverage. US and Canadian government sources provide hyper-detailed North American coverage. - Perimeters and fire status - Satellite true color imagery for active and historical fires - Satellite infrared imagery to see fire through smoke and clouds - Aircraft tracking - Wind - Air quality - Red flag warnings - Satellite-detected fire hotspots from multiple Earth-observing satellites - Satellite-derived climatological data: vegetation, moisture, etc. Firespot subscribers can activate Alerts to receive notifications on important fire-related events. Set one or multiple areas to monitor, and Firespot will pop an alert on your phone when an important change happens. FREE TIER: Use the map, view all fires and red flag warnings. PAID TIER: Set custom alerts, get notifications on your device, access all satellite images, see real-time firefighting aircraft tracking. Firespot is not meant as a replacement for local evacuation alerts and information. Privacy Policy: https://www.firespotapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.firespotapp.com/terms

About

Wildfire Tracker

Stay informed about wildfires globally with a comprehensive map and weather tracker. Receive real-time alerts, detailed updates, and air quality data to ensure safety. Plan your activities with accurate weather forecasts and wind maps.

Highlights
  • Interactive wildfire map
  • Real-time wildfire alerts
  • Weather forecasts
  • Air Quality Index (AQI) data
  • Animated wind map
  • Push notifications for bookmarked locations
Features
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The Wildfire Tracker: wildfire maps, weather forecasts and air quality information for life in the US and your travels abroad. Check fires near your home, saved locations or next destination. Explore wildfire activity across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia with data from trusted government agencies and NASA satellites. EXPLORE WILDFIRE MAPS View satellite-detected fire hotspots, reported wildfires and available fire boundaries on an interactive map. Check affected areas near your home, saved locations or next travel destination. Track wildfires across the United States to see active incidents and available details about affected areas. Monitor forest fires across Canada to check wildfire activity near your community or travel destination. Explore fire hotspots and burned areas across Europe to see where fires have been detected and which areas have been affected. View bushfire boundaries across Australia to understand the extent of affected areas and how close they are to places you care about. STAY INFORMED AT HOME AND AWAY Receive wildfire alerts for your saved locations and your automatically detected current location. View US National Weather Service warnings, watches, alerts and statements as interactive polygons. Press and hold a polygon to read the details. Check fire activity near your destination before and during your trip. Save locations to quickly revisit the places you care about. CHECK WEATHER AND WIND Access weather forecasts for locations worldwide. View temperature, precipitation amount and probability, wind speed and direction, visibility, humidity and pressure. Explore the animated wind map to understand wind conditions around affected areas. MONITOR AIR QUALITY Check the Air Quality Index at home or at your destination. Explore hourly air quality forecasts for up to 84 hours. See the primary pollutant and detailed pollutant information with Premium. MAKE THE MAP YOURS Choose standard, hybrid or satellite maps. Find places using text search, your current location or a tap on the map. Save locations for quick access. Filter fires by type, size and date first detected to focus on the information that matters to you. TRUSTED DATA SOURCES Our sources include the National Interagency Fire Center, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, NASA, the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), part of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, and Geoscience Australia. Available fire details and update frequency vary by source and region. GET THE WILDFIRE TRACKER PREMIUM Extended 14-day weather forecasts. Hourly weather forecasts. Detailed air pollutant information. Ad-free usage. Stay informed about wildfires, understand conditions around you and plan safer travels. Payment will be charged to your App Store account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal or cancel at least 24 hours before the current subscription or trial period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal according to your chosen plan. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited if you purchase a Premium subscription during the trial. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://retenica.com/privacy_policy Terms: https://retenica.com/terms_of_use

Screenshots

Firespot4 screens
Wildfire Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Firespot at 6K against Wildfire Tracker's 182. Firespot also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Wildfire Tracker's advantage is chart position (#18 vs #141) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Firespot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and Wildfire Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firespot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firespot has 6K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Firespot's written reviews are positive against 46% of Wildfire Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firespot ships an update every 3 weeks, Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Firespot versus Wildfire Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirespotWildfire Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6K ratings) — better4.5 (182 ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6K — better182
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#141#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayner Software LLCRetenica SP Z.O.O

Customer experience

Firespot

All ratings5,951 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative53.2%

Wildfire Tracker

All ratings182 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Firespot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fires not showing up on the map
  • Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charges not stopping)
  • Accessibility problems (not working with VoiceOver)

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed fire information (size, direction, rate of spread)
  • Improved map and visualization features
  • Faster data updates

Wildfire Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Firespot

Subscriptions1
  • Firespot Yearly$29.991 Year
15 purchases

Wildfire Tracker

Subscriptions15
  • Wildfire Tracker Full Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly Access!$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Access$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access!$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Access!3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Access$19.991 Year
  • Wildfire Tracker Full Access$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Access2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Access1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual Full Access$49.991 Year
  • Annual Full Access$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Firespot free?
Firespot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wildfire Tracker free?
Wildfire Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firespot or Wildfire Tracker?
Firespot is rated higher. Firespot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Wildfire Tracker averages 4.5 from 182 ratings.
Do Firespot or Wildfire Tracker have ads?
Neither Firespot nor Wildfire Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firespot or Wildfire Tracker?
Firespot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wildfire Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Firespot was updated on October 17, 2026 and Wildfire Tracker on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, Firespot or Wildfire Tracker?
Firespot currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Wildfire Tracker at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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